Carly Bell Hartwell’s love potions are always in demand in Hitching Post, Alabama, the wedding capital of the South.…
When Katie Sue Perrywinkle walks into the Little Shop of Potions, Carly is surprised and delighted to see her old childhood friend. Katie Sue fled her hometown and a troubled family over a decade ago. But she’s not back for a social visit. She’s come to settle a score with Senator Warren Calhoun, who is in town for his son’s high-profile wedding.
But before Katie Sue has a chance to voice any objections, she’s forced to forever hold her peace. After finding her friend dead, Carly vows to find her murderer. Were the corrupt Calhouns willing to go to any lengths to avoid a scandal? Did Katie Sue’s family take the term “bad blood” to a whole new level? And why did the bride-to-be come to Carly for a love potion? As Carly gets closer to the truth, a killer is planning a very chilly reception.…
About the Author:
Heather Blake (aka Heather Webber) is the author of more than twenty novels and has been twice nominated for an Agatha Award. She’s a total homebody who loves to be close to her family, read, watch reality TV (especially cooking competition shows), drink too much coffee, crochet, bake (mostly cookies), and occasionally leave the house to travel to the beautiful mountains in the northeast.Heather grew up in a suburb of Boston, but currently she lives in the Cincinnati area with her family and is hard at work on her next book.
Jennifer’s Review of One Potion in the Grave
Review (4.5 Stars): This is the second book in the Magic Potion Mystery series and these books keep getting better and better. Carly Hartwell runs a magic potion shop in Hitching Post, Alabama and in this book, the whole town is preparing for the elaborate wedding of a Senator’s son. Carly finds out that old friends are also in town for this prestigious ceremony and before the nuptials are to take place, Carly’s friend is found dead behind the wedding chapel. Carly must find the killer before it is too late and more victims are found to prevent this killer’s secrets from coming to light.
This is such a cute and fun mystery series. Carly is such a spunky character and I love spending time with her and her family. There is so much humor and crazy antics from these characters that you can’t help laughing out loud while your reading this delightful story. The mystery was well-written and I was desperately trying to figure out the clues to determine who killed Carly’s friend right along with everyone else. Enjoyable read but I recommend that everyone read A Potion to Die For first so you really get to know these characters from the very beginning.
Giveaway
I’m excited to give away a copy of One Potion in the Grave. This giveaway is for US Residents only. To be entered in the drawing by October 22nd, answer me this question in the comments:
What is your favorite small town mystery series?
I don’t really have a favorite small town mystery series; I like many mysteries and authors 🙂
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I love the Aunt Dimity novels. They’re based in a little town in England – Finch.
I really like Denise Swanson’s Devereaux Dime Store series.
I also love Heather Blake/Heather Webber’s series too. 🙂
I don’t have a favorite small town series either.
Jennifer, thanks so much for the wonderful review. I’m so happy that you enjoyed the book. Carly’s spunkiness is one of my favorite traits about her, so I’m glad you picked up on that. Again, thank you!
My favorite small-town mystery series? I would say Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple mysteries, but they don’t all take place in St. Mary Mead. I also love Catherine Aird’s Sloan & Crosby series, but they take place in a (fictional) English county, not a single village. I’m pretty fond of Nancy Atherton’s Aunt Dimity series, set mostly in Finch ( a fictional Cotswold village.)
Haven’t read any, so no fav
I love the Missing Pieces Mystery Series, written by Joyce and Jim Lavene, which takes place in a town called Duck, North Carolina!
I love Miranda James’ Cat in the Stacks mystery series, which are set in Athena, Mississippi.
One of my favorite small towns to visit is Bishop’s Lacey, where Flavia De Luce gets into scrapes. Thanks for the chance to win!